Charles Name Meaning & Origin

Charles

Origin of the name Charles:

Charles is derived from the Germanic karl (full-grown, a man), which is a cognate of the Old English ceorl (a man, freeman, peasant). It is a royal name, being borne by ten kings of France as well as by kings of Hungary, Naples, Sardinia, and Wüttemberg. It was introduced to Great Britain by Mary, Queen of Scots (1542 - 87), who bestowed it upon her son, Charles James (1566- 1625). His son and grandson both rules as King Charles, furthering the name's popularity.

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My Granddad was called Charles, he always went by Charlie. I think it's a good name as it can be anything you want it to be with by using nicknames. I think it goes nicely with Alexander as a middle name.

I read the comment above, and I agree. Charles is the best name I can think of because, like said above, it can be almost anything with nicknames. I agree that it goes great with Alexander, and I have always thought it goes fantastic with Joseph as a middle name. Charles is so SEXY, SMART, FREINDLY, PERFECT, AMAZING, FANTASTICALICIOUS, AND THE BEST KISSER EVER. EVEN BETTER THAN DANTE.

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